New Orleans: Adults-Only True Crime & Ghost Walking Tour

French Quarter secrets, ghost tales and true crime stories after dark

You’ll step into New Orleans’ shadowy side on this adults-only true crime & ghost walking tour through the French Quarter. Hear chilling stories from your local guide, visit infamous spots like Beauregard-Keyes House, and feel the city’s haunted history come alive around you. If you’re curious (and maybe a little brave), this walk lingers long after it ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. St. Louis Cathedral15m
2. Beauregard-Keyes House10m

True crime and ghost walking tour

• Storyteller outlines the tour
• Visit Beauregard-Keyes House
• Learn about famous mafia murders
• Visit gruesome murder site
• Hear about infamous French Quarter killer
• Visit twisted love crime site
• Learn about deadly unsolved fire
• Take bathroom and water break
• Explore quiet French Quarter alley crime site
• Hear final story at Supreme Court building

The experience

The first thing I remember is the way the streetlights made the old stones of St. Louis Cathedral glow: kind of eerie, but beautiful too. Our guide, Marcus, started off with this half-whispered story right there in Jackson Square, and honestly, I caught myself glancing over my shoulder more than once. The air was thick (classic New Orleans), and you could smell sweet olive trees mixing with something musty from the river. It’s weird how a place can feel alive and haunted at the same time.

We wandered through narrow streets where laughter from Bourbon Street faded behind us, replaced by the click of our shoes and Marcus’s voice getting darker with each story. At Beauregard-Keyes House he told us about mafia murders (real ones, not TV stuff), and pointed to a window where someone swore they’d seen a shadow move last week. I tried to say “Beauregard” like a local. Marcus just grinned and shook his head. There was this moment when he paused in front of an alleyway, letting the silence stretch before telling us about a love affair gone so wrong it still makes locals uneasy walking past at night.

It wasn’t all just chills though. Someone in our group (I think her name was Lisa?) asked if any of these stories ever got solved, and Marcus just shrugged: “Some things in New Orleans stay buried.” That stuck with me. We stopped for water near the Supreme Court building, which felt weirdly normal considering we’d just heard about conspiracies and unsolved fires that happened right there. Sometimes I wonder if those ghosts are just memories people can’t let go of.

What’s included

• Your evening includes a licensed local guide leading you through New Orleans’ French Quarter for a dark history walking tour featuring true crime stories and ghost legends.
• all routes are wheelchair accessible and there’s time for breaks along the way before returning to your starting point.

Options for this experience

3 options

Adults-only walking tour of New Orleans focusing on true crime and ghost storiesGuide in English · 17:00, 19:00 and 20:00

The Way of the Wicked TourGuide in English · 19:00The Way of the Wicked Tour: A different storytelling take on our well-liked "Empire of Sin" tour, built for true crime enthusiasts. Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

The Coffee with Killers TourGuide in English · 10:00Coffee With Killers Tour: Designed for early risers, this tour offers a spine-tingling morning look at New Orleans. Adults-only true crime tour.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Under 17: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Streets Of Sin True Crime, Dark History, and Haunted Tours of New Orleans

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is this New Orleans true crime & ghost tour adults-only?

Yes, only guests aged 17+ are allowed on this tour.

Where does the tour take place?

The walking tour takes place in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Are there any famous stops on the route?

Yes, stops include St. Louis Cathedral and Beauregard-Keyes House.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, hotel pickup is not included. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are intoxicated travelers allowed?

No, intoxicated guests will not be permitted on this experience.